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While the NHL Players’ Association presented its ideas to save the season to the NHL Monday, the union hasn’t ruled out the possibility of proceeding with its disclaimer of interest by Wednesday’s 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Sources say union officials want to see how the league responds to the proposal it tabled before deciding what’s next. The executive board received permission for disclaimer by an overwhelming majority Dec. 21.

It should be noted the players could ask for an extension from the membership if they want to hold off.

"The players retain all the legal options they always have had," said union executive director Donald Fehr. "Those things are internal matters we don’t discuss them."

Under the terms of the disclaimer, the players would no longer be represented by Fehr but they would be allowed to file anti-trust lawsuits in the United States and try to get the 108-day lockout declared illegal.

Knowing the players may go that route, the NHL filed a lawsuit of its own in New York court to get the disclaimer dismissed. The players have until Jan. 7 to respond to the league’s lawsuit.

NHLPA hasn't ruled out disclaimer of interest

While the NHL Players’ Association presented its ideas to save the season to the NHL Monday, the union hasn’t ruled out the possibility of proceeding with its disclaimer of interest by Wednesday’s 11:59 p.m. deadline.

Sources say union officials want to see how the league responds to the proposal it tabled before deciding what’s next. The executive board received permission for disclaimer by an overwhelming majority Dec. 21.